To Pseudonym or Not to Pseudonym

24 Sep

Shakespeare very likely asked this question as well–though I’m sure he did it with more eloquence. Whether or not to use a pseudonym (a pen name) is a question pretty much every writer asks themselves when considering publication. There are plenty of reasons to use one, and just as many not to.

Tess Grantham on The Power of Doubt

29 Jul

Tess Grantham, a member of my writing group, Alchemy, has a brilliant post on her blog titled “The Power of Doubt”–how it hinders us as writers, and how it pushes us to become better. …Doubt is the improver in baker’s flour. It’s the magic ingredient in Grandma’s secret steak and kidney pie recipe. It’s the great arbiter of good work. How …